From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Parts for the Corniche 60 rear axle, noting an unresolved issue with the bevel pinion pitch angle.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 114\1\ scan0323 | |
Date | 13th November 1940 | |
1015 To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. c. [REDACTED] Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.7/SW.13.11.40. Corniche 60. Rear Axle - Sec. 6120. The following parts have been detailed in accordance with PD.312 and specification No. PL.266 and an LOP. made for this section. GB.5354 Bevel Pinion 13/43 ratio. GB.5355 Bevel wheel 13/43 ratio. On GB.5354, the pitch angle has not been quoted as there is some doubt as to the correct figure. (A letter ref., Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.4/SW.7.11.40, has been sent to Gleasons). RG.{Mr Rowledge}1747 Rear Axle LOP . (13/43 ratio). The information re pitch angle will be added to GB.5354 and this will then complete this section. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. [SIGNATURE] | ||